When you want to enjoy, shop, and admire art from some of the best artists from around the world, you don’t have to travel far. In fact, there is a 0.5-mile road in New Mexico that is dedicated to beautiful art and talented artists. Canyon Road, located in Santa Fe, is one experience you will not want to pass up. No matter if you love art, are a collector, or are simply looking for something unique to do in New Mexico, Canyon Road must be on your bucket list.
Welcome to Canyon Road. This half-mile road is located in the Historic District of Santa Fe.
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Despite being such a short road, there is so much to see and do. You will find more than 100 boutiques, galleries, and restaurants along this stretch of road in New Mexico.
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Canyon Road is dedicated to showcasing art, collectibles, jewelry, and other items from some of the best artists in the country. Be prepared to spend all day on this art road in New Mexico to see it all.
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You will not only find numerous galleries on Canyon Road, but you will find one-of-a-kind jewelry stores, home furnishing stores, and clothing boutiques. This is easily the best road in New Mexico to find unique treasures and valuable collectibles.
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Multiple artists have studios on Canyon Road as well. Have fun wandering in and out of the studios and meeting many of these creative individuals as you walk around.
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When you are ready for something to eat, there are several popular restaurants on Canyon Road to choose from such as El Farol.
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El Farol is a Spanish tapas restaurant and is also the oldest restaurant in New Mexico. You can learn more about this restaurant here.
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While you can always just walk around and visit many of the shops on this 0.5-mile road in New Mexico, you may want to visit during one of the many Canyon Road events.
Canyon Road Arts District/Facebook These events take place all year long. For example, May is Sculpture Month and you can book sculpture and garden tours during this time of year. In December, you’ll want to plan for the Holiday Block to Block pARTy. During this event, several galleries host a variety of holiday festivities, including bonfires, live music, refreshments, and more.
To view a complete list of all businesses on this half-mile road in New Mexico, click here. You can also follow Canyon Road on Facebook for news and updates on various artists, galleries, artwork, and more.
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These events take place all year long. For example, May is Sculpture Month and you can book sculpture and garden tours during this time of year. In December, you’ll want to plan for the Holiday Block to Block pARTy. During this event, several galleries host a variety of holiday festivities, including bonfires, live music, refreshments, and more.
Have you spent time on Canyon Road? What did you love most about this unique road in New Mexico? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments!
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Address: Canyon Road, Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM, USA
